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Meeting minutes show how rail officials planned to lobby the Legislature to increase taxes to pay for a nearly $1 billion shortfall while telling the public they needed to talk with their attorney.

Legislative efforts to make public workers pay more or sacrifice benefits face strong union opposition.

The majority floor leader is the first senator to publicly oppose the pick to head Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Same debate as 2013 and the opposition is still over the same thing: how do you define a journalist that deserves protection under the law?

As legislators consider bills ranging from establishment of medical dispensaries to outright legalization, panel members weigh in on all sides.

The death of the former state rep leaves a big hole, but her life leaves us many strong and fond memories.

Senate President Donna Mercado Kim emphasized the proposal during her opening day speech, but not enough senators supported it.

UPDATED: Similar measures are advancing in the Senate and await hearings involving senators Jill Tokuda and Rosalyn Baker.

Funding to continue the Preschool Open Doors Program passes out of two Senate committees.

Molokai businesswoman is deeply rooted in the community, Hawaii governor says.